1. The diet one week before menstruation should be light, digestible and nutritious. You can eat more high-protein foods such as beans and fish, increase green leafy vegetables and fruits, drink more water, keep your stool unobstructed and reduce pelvic congestion.

2. At the beginning of menstrual cramps, women often feel low back pain and will not consider diet. At this time, they might as well eat more appetizing and digestible foods, such as dates, noodles and glutinous rice porridge.

3. Eating nutritious and digestible food during menstrual period is conducive to the supplement of nutrients. Drinking more water and eating more vegetables can keep the stool unobstructed and reduce pelvic congestion.

4. Some blood will be lost during the menstrual period. Therefore, foods containing protein, iron, potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium, such as meat, animal liver, eggs and milk, need to be supplemented in the later period of menstruation.